‘Empire’ Star Bryshere Gray’s Friend Says He Needs Mental Help, Not Jail

“Empire” star Bryshere Gray wants psychological assist greater than a jail sentence — this, in line with his pal Dustin “Chosen” Wilkins … who filed a criminal criticism in opposition to him in June after the pair bought right into a bodily altercation at a Virginia lodge.

Chosen tells TMZ he solely went ahead with the report as a result of the actor is affected by a number of psychological well being situations that have been exasperated when he stopped taking his medicines — and was consuming on prime of that — and believed urgent fees might jumpstart getting him into therapy.

The filmmaker — who was getting ready to work on a actuality sequence known as “The Starboy” with Bryshere earlier than he lunged at him through the heated lodge dispute — says his pal is definitely fairly accountable in relation to taking his meds and monitoring his alcohol consumption.

However, Chosen provides Bryshere is definitely sidetracked by individuals who do not have his greatest curiosity in thoughts.

Chosen describes Bryshere — who we realized was dropped by his pubic relations company this week — as his “little brother” … which is why he cares a lot about what occurs with him over the assault and battery cost.

Chosen tells us he would gladly have the cost dropped if Bryshere would decide to a psychological well being therapy plan and give attention to his wellbeing.

He says he worries about the potential of BG heading to the clink — and even admits he regrets submitting the criticism.

We broke the information — Chosen filed a misdemeanor criticism in opposition to the actor and rapper on June 13 by bypassing police and instantly working with the Chesapeake Justice of the Peace’s workplace. A warrant for his arrest was issued … and Bryshere was taken into custody on June 15.

Plot twist — Chosen is the one who bonded him out inside hours.

Oh — and he desires to make it crystal clear that their quarrel didn’t erupt over a “payment dispute” as he wrote in his criticism. He says the state of affairs rapidly bought ugly because of the state of Bryshere’s psychological well being, and that is that.

Production sources verify to TMZ the pair have been spending time collectively in Virginia as they ready to work on “The Starboy” … however Bryshere is not related to the venture.

It’s not clear if the “Canal Street” actor will return to the small display screen anytime quickly, as Chosen says he beforehand confessed to him he desires out of the leisure business as a result of it has been so arduous on him.

Chosen says he and BG don’t presently aren’t in touch because of the “no contact” order in place. Court paperwork present Chosen appeared on the Chesapeake General District Court on Monday to amend the bond provision so Bryshere might have contact with him … however was denied.

Bryshere is due again in court on the finish of the month.

We reached out to Bryshere’s reps for remark … they usually say they’re not working with him because of the state of his psychological well being and considerations over this authorized illustration.

They clarify … “Our company integrity prevents us from participating in any activity that places Mr. Gray at risk. We are not familiar with the legal representation handling Mr. Gray’s criminal case in Virginia. Their representation of Mr. Gray makes us very uncomfortable, and we hope for the best outcome for Mr. Gray.”